When Ellen was dressing for a ball or for guests or even to go to Jonesboro for Court Day, it frequently required two hours, two maids and Mammy to turn her out to her own satisfaction ;but her swift toilets in times of emergency were amazing.

• 当艾伦为参加舞会，会见客人甚至是去琼斯博罗旁听审判而着装时，一般需要花上两个小时，两个女仆和妈咪来侍侯她使她满意；但她在紧急情况发生时，梳妆的迅速又很令人吃惊。